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Richard Vernon

Acting

Born March 7, 1925 · Reading, Berkshire, England, UK

Died December 4, 1997

Biography

Richard Vernon was a distinguished British actor known for his contributions to film, television, and theater. He had a prolific career spanning several decades. Vernon appeared in various roles across different genres, showcasing his versatility and talent. While perhaps best known for his role as Slartibartfast in the original television adaptation of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," his career encompassed numerous other productions. His performances in both classical theater and modern works solidified him as a respected figure in the British entertainment industry. Vernon's contributions to acting continue to be remembered and appreciated by audiences worldwide.

Filmography41 titles

Yes, Prime Minister

1986

Yes Minister

1980

The Sandbaggers

1978as C

The Storyteller

1987as King

The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy

1981as Slartibartfast

The Duchess of Duke Street

1976as Major Toby Smith-Barton

Upstairs, Downstairs

1971as Major Cochrane-Danby

The Avengers

1961as Lord Matterley

Ripping Yarns

1976as Lord Bartlesham

UFO

1970as Pa Stone

Gandhi

1982as Sir Edward Gait

The Persuaders!

1971as Sir Maxwell Dean

The Servant

1963as Lord Willie Mounset

Cash on Demand

1961as Pearson

Lovejoy

1986as Roger Nettleton

Goldfinger

1964as Smithers

The Saint

1962as Sir John Ripwell

A Hard Day's Night

1964as Man on Train

Village of the Damned

1960as Edgar Hargraves

Last of the Summer Wine

1973

Maigret

1960

Rumpole of the Bailey

1975

Sapphire

1959as Doctor at Crime Scene

Affairs of the Heart

as Colonel Chart

Lady Jane

1986as The Marquess of Winchester

Evil Under the Sun

1982as Flewitt

The Pink Panther Strikes Again

1976as Fassbender

Thriller

1973as George Cornfield

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

1969as Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)

Indiscreet

1958as Leading man in play

A Month in the Country

1987as Colonel Hebron

Witness for the Prosecution

1982as Brogan-Moore

The Tomb of Ligeia

1964as Dr. Vivian

Casualty

1986as Dr. RIchard Payton

The Yellow Rolls-Royce

1964as Race Course Official (uncredited)

Sammy's Super T-Shirt

1978as Mr. Becket

The Camomile Lawn

1992as The General

Loch Ness

1996as Aged Professor

Hot Enough for June

1964as Roddinghead

The Satanic Rites of Dracula

1973as Col. Mathews

Street of Shadows

1953Director, Screenplay